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| Label = [[Scarlet Records|Scarlet]]
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| Current_members = Mark Basile<br/>Simone Mularoni<br/>Emanuele Casali<br/>Andrea Arcangeli<br/>Fabio Costantino
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| Past_members = Maurizio Pariotti<br/>Gianfranco Tassella<br/>Marco Marchiori<br/>Luciano Regoli<br/>Diego Reali<br/>Fabio Sanges<br/>Titta Tani
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'''DGM''' ("Diego, Gianfranco and Maurizio", after the founding members) is an Italian Progressive metal band. Over the course of the band's history, they have had numerous line-up changes, with none of the founding members in the band’s current line up and eight previous members since 1994.
'''DGM''' ("Diego, Gianfranco and Maurizio", after the founding members) is an Italian [[progressive metal]] band. Over the course of the band's history, they have had numerous line-up changes, with none of the founding members are in the band's current line up with eight previous members since 1994.


==Career==
==Career==

===Early career (1994–2000)===
===Early career (1994–2000)===
Originally formed in 1994 as an all-instrumental, power metal outfit, Italy's DGM featured guitarist Diego Reali, keyboardist Maurizio Pariotti and drummer Gianfranco Tassella.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eduardo Rivadavia|title=DGM Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dgm-mn0000627952/biography|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>
Originally formed in 1994 as an all-instrumental, power metal outfit, Italy's DGM featured guitarist Diego Reali, keyboardist Maurizio Pariotti and drummer Gianfranco Tassella.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eduardo Rivadavia|title=DGM Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dgm-mn0000627952/biography|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>


In 1995 Luciano Regoli, formerly of [[Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno]], soon joined as lead singer.<ref>[http://italianprog.com/ Italian prog - The italian music of the 70's - La musica italiana degli anni '70]</ref> Their first official release was in 1996, the self-produced mini CD ''Random Access Zone.''
In 1995 Luciano Regoli, formerly of [[Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno]], soon joined as lead singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://italianprog.com/ |title=The italian music of the 70's - La musica italiana degli anni '70 |website=Italianprog.com |date= |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref> Their first official release was in 1996, the self-produced mini CD ''Random Access Zone.''


In 1997 the band produced their first full-length album 'Change Direction' the album was well received in Italy, Germany, Finland, and Denmark, which prompted them to start an Italian tour which resulted in a gain in popularity.
In 1997 the band produced their first full-length album ''Change Direction'' the album was well received in Italy, Germany, Finland, and Denmark, which prompted them to start an Italian tour which resulted in a gain in popularity.


With the new drummer Fabio Costantino (ex-Carnal Raptor), DGM entered the studio for their second album: ''Wings of Time'' (top album on the Italian magazines ''Metal Shock'', ''Flash'' and ''Metal Hammer''). In Japan the CD sold over 4,000 copies in the first 10 days.[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dgm-mn0000627952/biography] The band was also contacted by ''[[Burrn!]]'' for an exclusive interview that enlarged '''DGM''' reputation in the worldwide musical scene.
With the new drummer Fabio Costantino (ex-Carnal Raptor), DGM entered the studio for their second album: ''Wings of Time'' (top album on the Italian magazines ''Metal Shock'', ''Flash'' and ''Metal Hammer''). In Japan the CD sold over 4,000 copies in the first 10 days.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eduardo Rivadavia |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dgm-mn0000627952/biography |title=DGM &#124; Biography & History |website=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref> The band was also contacted by ''[[Burrn!]]'' for an exclusive interview that enlarged DGM's reputation in the worldwide musical scene.


===Rise in Popularity (2000–2007)===
===Rise in popularity with Titta Tani (2000–2007)===
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Before their third studio album release, Titta Tani joined the band, becoming the new DGM singer. ''Dreamland'' was subsequently released in December 2001. In springtime 2001, Andrea Arcangeli (Airlines Of Terror, Solisia, Concept, ex-River of Change) became the new DGM bass player just before the Italian dates for ''Dreamland'' promotion.


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In 2002, the band was signed by Italian independent label [[Scarlet Records]]. After the split of former member Maurizio Pariotti, ''Hidden Place'' was released in May 2003 with different sound from the new keyboard player Fabio Sanges (Abstracta). The fourth album received excellent reviews on many magazines and web magazines from all over the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/1589 |title=DGM - Hidden Place |website=Metalreviews.com |date= |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=895 |title=DGM - Hidden Place review |website=Metalstorm.net |date= |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref> Following the release DGM played at the [[Gods of Metal]] in 2003.
Before their third studio album release, Titta Tani joined the band, becoming the new DGM singer. ''Dreamland'' was subsequently released in December 2001.
⚫
In springtime 2001, Andrea Arcangeli (Airlines Of Terror, Solisia, Concept, ex-River of Change) became the new DGM bass player just before the Italian dates for ''Dreamland'' promotion.


''Misplaced'' was released in February 2004. The album was produced by Giuseppe Orlando's Outer Sound studios. Like ''Hidden Place'', ''Misplaced'' has been received well by both the magazines and the audience,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/2582 |title=DGM - Misplaced |website=Metalreviews.com |date=2005-01-10 |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rockreport.be/review.asp?id=932 |title=RockReport.be :: Album Reviews |access-date=2016-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806132600/http://rockreport.be/review.asp?id=932 |archive-date=2016-08-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and several live dates followed the release.
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In 2002 the band was signed by Italian independent label [[Scarlet Records]]. ''Hidden Place'' was released in May 2003 with a new progressive sound from the new keyboard player Fabio Sanges (Abstracta). The fourth album received excellent reviews on many magazines and web magazines from all over the world.[http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/1589][http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=895] Following the release DGM played at the [[Gods of Metal]] in 2003.


In 2005, Simone Mularoni replaced Diego Reali. Mularoni had previous experience as a sound engineer and producer at the Fear Studios. After his addition, DGM also teamed up with keyboard player Emanuele Casali after the departure of Fabio Sanges. Mularoni and Casali gave the new songs a renewed process of recording and the result of Simone's experience is included in ''Different Shapes'', which was released in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/4136 |title=DGM - Different Shapes |website=Metalreviews.com |date=2007-12-12 |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref>
''Misplaced'' was released in February 2004. The album was produced by Giuseppe Orlando's (Novembre, Airlines of Terror) Outer Sound studios.
Like ''Hidden Place'', ''Misplaced'' has been received well by both the magazines and the audience,[http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/2582][http://www.rockreport.be/review.asp?id=932] and several live dates followed the release.


⚫
On the live front, DGM played for the second time at the Gods of Metal (2007) together with Heaven & Hell, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Dark Tranquility among others, Lagoa Burning Festival (2007), Prog-Power Europe (2007) as a confirmation of the high quality of ''Different Shapes''.
In 2005 Simone Mularoni (Empyrios) replaced Diego Reali. Simone had previous experience as a sound engineer and producer at the Fear Studios.
After the addition of Simone, '''DGM''' also teamed up with keyboard player Emanuele Casali (Astra, ex-Empyrios) after the departure of Fabio Sanges.


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===Mark Basile era (2007–present)===
Simone and Emanuele gave the new songs a renewed process of recording and the result of Simone's experience is included in ''Different Shapes'', which was released in 2007.[http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/4136]
⚫
In February 2007, DGM announced that Mark Basile was the new singer of the band. He was chosen among several auditions throughout Italy, Europe and America after Titta Tani left the band.<ref>{{cite web|title=DGM Announces New Singer|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/dgm-announces-new-singer|website=Blabbermouth.com|date=2008-02-27|accessdate=2024-10-14}}</ref>


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In early 2009, DGM released their first album with Mark Basile and the seventh album of their career: ''[[Frame (DGM album)|Frame]]''. Although well received, several reviews marked it as a slight step back compared to ''Different Shapes''.<ref>{{cite web|title=DGM Frame Review|url=http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/5104|website=Metalreviews.com|accessdate=2016-08-02}}</ref> It was another four years before DGM released another studio album, the longest gap in their career.
⚫
On the live front, DGM played for the second time at the Gods of Metal (2007) together with Heaven&Hell, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Dark Tranquility among others, Lagoa Burning Festival (2007), Prog-Power Europe (2007) as a confirmation of the high quality of ''Different Shapes''.


⚫
In April 2010, DGM performed a show in Rome to celebrate the band's 15 year anniversary. This was recorded and released in September in the same year as the 2-disc CD/DVD, ''Synthesis''. The DVD disc contained the complete live show including backstage access and a 'Making of' film of the album ''Frame''. The CD is a 'best of' collection, containing songs from throughout the band's career re-recorded and re-arranged with the current line-up. The CD also contained two new songs "Just like Before" and "The Only One".
⚫
===Basile era (2007–present)===


⚫
On 28 March 2013, DGM released their eighth album, ''[[Momentum (DGM album)|Momentum]]''. Their second with Basile and also the first album since 2004's ''Misplaced'' to feature an unchanged line-up from their previous studio release. The album featured guest vocals on the track "Reason" from [[Russell Allen]] of [[Symphony X]] and guest guitars on the track "Chaos" from Jørn Viggo Lofstad of [[Pagan's Mind]].
⚫
In February 2007 DGM announced that Mark Basile (B.R.A.K.E., ex Mind Key) was the new singer of the band. Mark was chosen among several auditions throughout Italy, Europe and America after Titta Tani left the band.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=91721 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - DGM Announces New Singer]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


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On 26 August 2016, DGM released their ninth studio album, ''[[The Passage (DGM album)|The Passage]]''. Guitarist and producer Simone Mularoni said; "This album can easily be seen as our most ambitious work to date".<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=123731 |title=DGM Reveals New Album "The Passage" - in Metal News |website=Metalunderground.com |date=2011-08-15 |accessdate=2020-04-24}}</ref> This album also featured special guest appearances, [[Evergrey]] singer [[Tom S. Englund|Tom Englund]] on the track and single "Ghosts of Insanity" and another guest appearance from a member of Symphony X, this time from guitarist [[Michael Romeo]] on the track "Dogma".
⚫
In early 2009 DGM released their first album with Mark Basile and the seventh album of their career: ''Frame''. Although very well received, several reviews marked it as a slight step back compared to 'Different Shapes'.<ref>{{cite web|title=DGM Frame Review|url=http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=22001|publisher=[[progarchives]]|accessdate=2016-08-02}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=DGM Frame Review|url=http://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/5104|publisher=Metal reviews|accessdate=2016-08-02}}</ref> It would be another 4 years before DGM would release another Studio album, the longest gap in their career.


On August 8, 2020, the single "Flesh and Blood" was released<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lami |first1=Andrea |title=DGM, i dettagli del nuovo disco e video di 'Flesh & Blood' |url=http://www.metalhammer.it/2020/08/04/dgm-rilasciato-nuovo-singolo-video/ |website=metalhammer.it |date=2021-08-04 |language=Italian}}</ref> from the tenth studio album ''[[Tragic Separation]]'', which itself came out on October 9 via Frontiers Records and was produced by guitarist Simone Mularoni.
⚫
In April 2010 DGM performed a show in Rome to celebrate the Band's 15 year anniversary. This was recorded and released in September in the same year as the 2-disc CD/DVD 'Synthesis'. The DVD disc contained the complete live show including backstage access and a 'Making of' film of the album 'Frame'. The CD is a 'best of' collection, containing songs from throughout the band's career re-recorded and re-arranged with the current line-up. The CD also contained two new songs 'Just like Before' and 'The Only One'.


On August 28th 2024 DGM released the single "The Great Unknown", from their album "Endless", due on October 18th via Frontier Records. This album will be a progressive rock concept album, bringing a new style to their music.
⚫
On 28 March 2013 DGM released their Eighth album 'Momentum'. Their second with singer Mark Basile and also the first album since 2004's ''Misplaced'' to feature an unchanged line-up from their previous studio release. The album Features guest vocals on the track 'Reason' from [[Russell Allen]] of [[Symphony X]] and guest guitars on the track 'Chaos' from Jørn Viggo Lofstad of [[Pagan's Mind]].

⚫
On August 26, 2016 DGM released their ninth studio album 'The Passage'. Guitarist and producer Simone Mularoni said; "This album can easily be seen as our most ambitious work to date." <ref>http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=123731 - Details Of New Album "The Passage" Revealed By DGM</ref> This Album also features special guest appearances, [[Evergrey]] singer [[Tom S. Englund|Tom Englund]] on the track and single 'Ghosts of Insanity' and another guest appearance from a member of Symphony X, this time from guitarist [[Michael Romeo]] on the track Dogma.


==Band members==
==Band members==
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==
===Studio albums===

;Studio
* 1997 - ''Change Direction''
* 1997 - ''Change Direction''
* 1999 - ''Wings of Time''
* 1999 - ''Wings of Time''
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* 2013 - ''[[Momentum (DGM album)|Momentum]]''
* 2013 - ''[[Momentum (DGM album)|Momentum]]''
* 2016 - ''[[The Passage (DGM album)|The Passage]]''
* 2016 - ''[[The Passage (DGM album)|The Passage]]''
* 2020 - ''Tragic Separation''
* 2023 - ''Life''
* 2024 - ''Endless''


===Compilation and live albums===
;Live
* 2010 - ''Synthesis''
* 2010 - ''Synthesis''
* 2017 - ''Passing Stages: Live in Milan and Atlanta''
* 2017 - ''Passing Stages: Live in Milan and Atlanta''


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

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Latest revision as of 13:07, 1 December 2024

This article is about an Italian band. For the music company founded by Robert Fripp, see Discipline Global Mobile.
DGM
OriginItaly
GenresProgressive metal, power metal
Years active1994−present
LabelsScarlet
MembersMark Basile
Simone Mularoni
Emanuele Casali
Andrea Arcangeli
Fabio Costantino
Past membersMaurizio Pariotti
Gianfranco Tassella
Marco Marchiori
Luciano Regoli
Diego Reali
Fabio Sanges
Titta Tani
Websitewww.dgmsite.com

DGM ("Diego, Gianfranco and Maurizio", after the founding members) is an Italian progressive metal band. Over the course of the band's history, they have had numerous line-up changes, with none of the founding members are in the band's current line up with eight previous members since 1994.

Career

[edit]

Early career (1994–2000)

[edit]

Originally formed in 1994 as an all-instrumental, power metal outfit, Italy's DGM featured guitarist Diego Reali, keyboardist Maurizio Pariotti and drummer Gianfranco Tassella.[1]

In 1995 Luciano Regoli, formerly of Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno, soon joined as lead singer.[2] Their first official release was in 1996, the self-produced mini CD Random Access Zone.

In 1997 the band produced their first full-length album Change Direction the album was well received in Italy, Germany, Finland, and Denmark, which prompted them to start an Italian tour which resulted in a gain in popularity.

With the new drummer Fabio Costantino (ex-Carnal Raptor), DGM entered the studio for their second album: Wings of Time (top album on the Italian magazines Metal Shock, Flash and Metal Hammer). In Japan the CD sold over 4,000 copies in the first 10 days.[3] The band was also contacted by Burrn! for an exclusive interview that enlarged DGM's reputation in the worldwide musical scene.

Rise in popularity with Titta Tani (2000–2007)

[edit]

Before their third studio album release, Titta Tani joined the band, becoming the new DGM singer. Dreamland was subsequently released in December 2001. In springtime 2001, Andrea Arcangeli (Airlines Of Terror, Solisia, Concept, ex-River of Change) became the new DGM bass player just before the Italian dates for Dreamland promotion.

In 2002, the band was signed by Italian independent label Scarlet Records. After the split of former member Maurizio Pariotti, Hidden Place was released in May 2003 with different sound from the new keyboard player Fabio Sanges (Abstracta). The fourth album received excellent reviews on many magazines and web magazines from all over the world.[4][5] Following the release DGM played at the Gods of Metal in 2003.

Misplaced was released in February 2004. The album was produced by Giuseppe Orlando's Outer Sound studios. Like Hidden Place, Misplaced has been received well by both the magazines and the audience,[6][7] and several live dates followed the release.

In 2005, Simone Mularoni replaced Diego Reali. Mularoni had previous experience as a sound engineer and producer at the Fear Studios. After his addition, DGM also teamed up with keyboard player Emanuele Casali after the departure of Fabio Sanges. Mularoni and Casali gave the new songs a renewed process of recording and the result of Simone's experience is included in Different Shapes, which was released in 2007.[8]

On the live front, DGM played for the second time at the Gods of Metal (2007) together with Heaven & Hell, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Dark Tranquility among others, Lagoa Burning Festival (2007), Prog-Power Europe (2007) as a confirmation of the high quality of Different Shapes.

Mark Basile era (2007–present)

[edit]

In February 2007, DGM announced that Mark Basile was the new singer of the band. He was chosen among several auditions throughout Italy, Europe and America after Titta Tani left the band.[9]

In early 2009, DGM released their first album with Mark Basile and the seventh album of their career: Frame. Although well received, several reviews marked it as a slight step back compared to Different Shapes.[10] It was another four years before DGM released another studio album, the longest gap in their career.

In April 2010, DGM performed a show in Rome to celebrate the band's 15 year anniversary. This was recorded and released in September in the same year as the 2-disc CD/DVD, Synthesis. The DVD disc contained the complete live show including backstage access and a 'Making of' film of the album Frame. The CD is a 'best of' collection, containing songs from throughout the band's career re-recorded and re-arranged with the current line-up. The CD also contained two new songs "Just like Before" and "The Only One".

On 28 March 2013, DGM released their eighth album, Momentum. Their second with Basile and also the first album since 2004's Misplaced to feature an unchanged line-up from their previous studio release. The album featured guest vocals on the track "Reason" from Russell Allen of Symphony X and guest guitars on the track "Chaos" from Jørn Viggo Lofstad of Pagan's Mind.

On 26 August 2016, DGM released their ninth studio album, The Passage. Guitarist and producer Simone Mularoni said; "This album can easily be seen as our most ambitious work to date".[11] This album also featured special guest appearances, Evergrey singer Tom Englund on the track and single "Ghosts of Insanity" and another guest appearance from a member of Symphony X, this time from guitarist Michael Romeo on the track "Dogma".

On August 8, 2020, the single "Flesh and Blood" was released[12] from the tenth studio album Tragic Separation, which itself came out on October 9 via Frontiers Records and was produced by guitarist Simone Mularoni.

On August 28th 2024 DGM released the single "The Great Unknown", from their album "Endless", due on October 18th via Frontier Records. This album will be a progressive rock concept album, bringing a new style to their music.

Band members

[edit]
Current members
  • Mark Basile - vocals (2008–present)
  • Simone Mularoni - guitar (2006–present)
  • Emanuele Casali - keyboards (2006–present)
  • Andrea Arcangeli - bass guitar (2003–present)
  • Fabio Costantino - drums (1999–present)
Former members

Timeline

[edit]

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
  • 1997 - Change Direction
  • 1999 - Wings of Time
  • 2001 - Dreamland
  • 2003 - Hidden Place
  • 2004 - Misplaced
  • 2007 - Different Shapes
  • 2009 - Frame
  • 2013 - Momentum
  • 2016 - The Passage
  • 2020 - Tragic Separation
  • 2023 - Life
  • 2024 - Endless

Compilation and live albums

[edit]
  • 2010 - Synthesis
  • 2017 - Passing Stages: Live in Milan and Atlanta

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Eduardo Rivadavia. "DGM Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  2. ^ "The italian music of the 70's - La musica italiana degli anni '70". Italianprog.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. ^ Eduardo Rivadavia. "DGM | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  4. ^ "DGM - Hidden Place". Metalreviews.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  5. ^ "DGM - Hidden Place review". Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ^ "DGM - Misplaced". Metalreviews.com. 2005-01-10. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  7. ^ "RockReport.be :: Album Reviews". Archived from the original on 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  8. ^ "DGM - Different Shapes". Metalreviews.com. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  9. ^ "DGM Announces New Singer". Blabbermouth.com. 2008-02-27. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  10. ^ "DGM Frame Review". Metalreviews.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  11. ^ "DGM Reveals New Album "The Passage" - in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  12. ^ Lami, Andrea (2021-08-04). "DGM, i dettagli del nuovo disco e video di 'Flesh & Blood'". metalhammer.it (in Italian).
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